An enchanting hymn to the Middle East, infused with the richness and beauty of classical Arabic poetry.
A novel set in the Middle East, infused with the richness and beauty of Arabic poetry. Translated from the Arabic by Humphrey Davies, it's from the author of "Yalo". 'Vivid and powerful...' Guy Mannes-Abbott, "Independent"
'Mr Khoury's words tumble over the pages in enthralling but sometimes elusive prose. But it is all the more mesmerising for being so' The Economist.